In some falling cargo cases, our reputable commercial truck accident attorneys will seek punitive damages against
negligent truck companies and drivers responsible for the accident.
Not exact matches
Depending on the circumstances, motorists injured in
truck crashes may be able to file lawsuits against the
negligent trucking
company to recover damages.
However, proving a case against a
negligent truck driver or trucking
company may not be as easy as putting all available evidence in front of the judge or jury.
The attorney can defend you not only against the
negligent individual operating the
truck, but also the
companies employing the driver.
Drivers and
truck companies should be held responsible for reckless or
negligent behaviors.
In these cases the
company that owns the
truck can be held accountable because they hired the
negligent driver.
Lawyers experienced in trucking accidents know what it takes to obtain the rightful compensation due to you by
negligent truck operators and
companies.
The
truck driver's insurance
company may try to limit or deny your claim or even suggest you were
negligent.
With regard to the rental
truck company, plaintiff had argued the
company was vicariously liable for the
negligent actions of the decedent worker's employer.
You'll need to demonstrate that the
truck driver or trucking
company was
negligent and that the negligence caused your injury.
He has successfully handled cases involving brain injury, plane crashes, stock fraud,
truck wrecks, deadly exposure to negligently manufactured drugs, intoxicated or drug impaired drivers who injure innocent citizens,
negligent road construction and maintenance,
negligent design or manufacture of machines, explosions and home fires, violation of DOT regulations regarding 18 wheelers, severe burns and scars,
negligent installation of hot water heaters, wrongful denial of claims by insurance
companies, sale of alcohol to minors by convenience stores, defective residential or commercial construction, heart attacks at work from overexertion, defective airbags, wrecks caused by
trucks that exceeded size and weight limits, nursing home abuse, product liability, unrelenting pain from on - the - job injuries, and numerous other cases where the injuries were so severe that the person died or became totally disabled.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may be able to pursue compensation for punitive damages against a
negligent trucking
company,
truck driver or other responsible parties.
If you or your loved one has suffered injuries at the hands of a
negligent truck driver or trucking
company, I urge you to request a free case evaluation so that you can learn more about the potential merits of your claim, what you can expect during your legal process, and how my firm can help.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our dedicated team of
truck accident lawyers offers a free consultation to help you learn more about whether you are entitled to compensation from a
negligent truck driver or trucking
company.
Drivers,
truck companies, manufacturers, and technicians can all be held liable in your claim if they were in any way
negligent when it comes to the safety of the vehicle and its performance.
When serious accidents occur because of these shortcuts, the
truck accident attorneys at Morgan & Morgan in Orlando hold
negligent trucking
companies accountable and ensure their victims have the compensation they need to maintain a high quality of life.
Simultaneously, a trucking
company failing to service their
trucks could also be considered
negligent.
The plaintiffs also included a
negligent hiring claim, arguing that the trucking
company was
negligent in hiring the
truck driver, given his past convictions for drugs and significant history of traffic offenses.
From the time you hire our firm, through settlement or trial, we will fight for you against
negligent truck drivers and trucking
companies and make sure that you and your family are treated fairly and get full compensation for your loss.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our Boston
truck accident lawyers have represented many clients who have been the victims of accidents caused by
negligent truck drivers and trucking
companies.
The
truck company may have habitual
negligent hiring practices or regularly doesn't comply with federal regulations.
Although many of the
negligent driving indicators also could be present if the driver were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, distracted, or suffering from driver fatigue, a skilled
truck accident attorney will know how to combine behavioral evidence with documentary proof of insufficient training to demonstrate the negligence of the trucking
company and the driver.
We can prepare and file a lawsuit against the
negligent parties, conduct the necessary discovery, which can include taking the deposition of the other party, hiring experts and taking the deposition of the
truck company's experts.
Most trucking
companies have investigators and engineers on call whose sole responsibility is to deflect blame from the
negligent commercial
truck driver.
A general contractor, a sub-contractor, tool manufacturer, an equipment maintenance contractor, or a delivery
truck company may have been
negligent, thereby causing circumstances that led to your construction site injury such as the following:
Just like businesses and
companies are responsible for the automobile or
truck accidents that their employees cause outside the store, the businesses and
companies are responsible for the
negligent conduct of their employees inside the store or business — such as running into customers with forklifts; spilling hot coffee or other hot liquids on patrons; or dropping lumber or other heavy merchandise on a shopper.
An experienced Allen
truck accident attorney with the Weaver Injury Law Firm will hold
negligent truck drivers and trucking
companies accountable for negligence and injuries.
From investigating the
truck driver, trucking
company, we work tirelessly to determine who is responsible in a
truck accident and hold
negligent parties accountable.
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At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, our Atlanta overloaded
truck injury attorneys fight for families and injured victims by holding
truck drivers and
companies accountable for being
negligent or careless.
While sometimes it is the fault of the driver, other times it is weather or even a
negligent trucking
company that causes the
truck accident.
Trucking
companies are quick to blame other drivers to take the focus off their
negligent truck operator.
If a collision was has been made with a commercial
truck, liability can be assigned to the
truck company or owner for the
negligent driving of its driver.
Our Denver
truck accident lawyers hold
negligent drivers and trucking
companies accountable for their negligence.
For example, if the
truck driver was driving fatigued because of an unreasonable deadline, both the driver and the trucking
company could be found
negligent: the driver for choosing to stay on the road and drive drowsy and the trucking
company for pressuring the driver to do so.
We have a successful track record in cases against
negligent trucking
companies and careless
truck drivers.
If the
truck merged into your lane, forcing your vehicle to become trapped underneath it, the
truck driver or trucking
company would be
negligent and at - fault.
While the trucking
company is almost always liable for the
negligent acts of its driver, there may be a dispute as to who owned or leased the
truck, and who is responsible for the maintenance of the
truck and the training and supervision of the driver.
From identifying fatigued
truck drivers who fell asleep at the wheel to investigating
truck companies who might have engaged in
negligent behavior prior to a serious crash, the Law Offices of Peter W. Summerill has decades of experience uncovering the causes of
truck accidents and holding
negligent parties accountable for their actions.
We will aggressively pursue
negligent U-Haul drivers and, if necessary, pursue the
company as well if the
truck was in substandard safety conditions.
After a
truck accident occurs, the
negligent party and the insurance
company has a powerful interest in speaking with the victims and trying to work out a settlement.
Holding insurance
companies,
truck companies, and their
negligent drivers accountable for your injuries must be done by whatever means necessary, and we have the resources to effectively advocate by your side.
While some law firms settle personal injury and automobile accident cases as quickly as possible — knowing full well that the money will not cover the person's losses or future needs — our experienced trial lawyers are not afraid to take
negligent drivers and insurance
companies to court, especially for serious or permanent injuries caused by car wrecks and
truck accidents.
Some of these differences include the fact that you can analyze the
truck driver's driving records and that you can possibly pursue claims of
negligent entrustment against the trucking
company that hired him or her.
The
truck company may be
negligent when maintenance is not sufficiently performed.
If the trucker violated traffic laws or hour limits, or the
truck company was
negligent for failing to maintain the vehicle, we can pursue a lawsuit against the
company.
In some cases,
truck accident claims may not only involve legal action against a
negligent truck driver, but can be against the trucking
company and insurance
company.
The accident victim may also be able to sue the trucking
company for
negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of a
negligent truck driver — especially in cases where the
truck driver has a history of prior accidents,
negligent driving, moving violations, or fines.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our Boston
truck accident lawyers are prepared to assist you with seeking the compensation that you deserve from a
negligent truck driver or trucking
company after a blind spot crash.
State law allows for victims of
truck accidents to pursue legal action against
negligent or reckless
truck drivers and trucking
companies.